1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
A. Consider Ordinance 1293-15, canvassing the results of the May 9th, 2015 General Election for City of Richland Hills Council Places 1, 3, and 5. B. Administer Oaths of Office to Council places 1, 3, and 5 C. Election of Mayor Pro Tem.
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of May 5, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Resolution 446-15, approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
Consider Ordinance 1294-15, an update to Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Inspections of Rental Properties.
Consider agreement with Barker Rinker Seacat for Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of a Community Activity and Recreation Center.
Consider Agreement with Schrickel Rollins and Associates for Engineering Design for Park Improvements
COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that "a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed." The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An "item of community interest" includes the following: information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.
May 19, 2015 Work Session & City Council
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
A. Consider Ordinance 1293-15, canvassing the results of the May 9th, 2015 General Election for City of Richland Hills Council Places 1, 3, and 5. B. Administer Oaths of Office to Council places 1, 3, and 5 C. Election of Mayor Pro Tem.
All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of May 5, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. B. Approval of Resolution 446-15, approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.
Consider Ordinance 1294-15, an update to Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Inspections of Rental Properties.
Consider agreement with Barker Rinker Seacat for Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of a Community Activity and Recreation Center.
Consider Agreement with Schrickel Rollins and Associates for Engineering Design for Park Improvements
COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that "a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed." The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An "item of community interest" includes the following: information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.